Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Social media's role in Gabby Petito's mystery homicide
In the hunt for Brian Laundrie amid Gabby Petito's death, social media users have provided useful information to both the FBI and their followers online.
YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines
YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.
Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback
Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.
TikTok challenge causes damage to Boyertown schools as officials seek possible criminal charges
Boyertown TikTok challenge sees students destroying school bathrooms and school officials are looking into possible criminal charges for those who are caught.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion whistleblower website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data
The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.
Instagram influencer helps rescue dozens from Afghanistan in 'Operation Flyaway'
Quentin Quarantino is the alter ego of 25-year-old Tommy Marcus of New York City, previously best-known for his liberal memes and his jokes about opponents of COVID-19 vaccinations.
#MilkCrateChallenge: TikTok hiding dangerous new trend amid reports of injuries
The Milk Crate Challenge is spreading fast across social media, but TikTok is taking steps to keep its users from spreading dangerous content.
Wawa giving away limited pairs of store-themed shoes
Wawa will give away 10 pairs of store-themed shoes as part of a social media sweepstakes.
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for violating COVID misinformation policy
This is the second time in two weeks that YouTube has removed one of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's videos for violating its rules on COVID misinformation.
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Sunisa Lee’s Olympic gold win inspires flipbook art
After her Olympic win, a professional flipbook artist was inspired by her performance for his next creation.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.